Politics Blog

For the Greater Good

If the ten million citizens in the country of Haiti and the four million of the diaspora, dispersed world-wide, thought for a moment, about what is about to happen for real, in the 'field' of Haitian politics....

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Is the visa a key to paradise?

Deputy Jean-Baptiste A. Dumont gives his personal answer to such a projection, when he states clearly in his letter dated May 23rd, 2011 to the Ambassador of the United States of America in Haiti:

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On the Government's Intent to Subordinate the Diaspora to Foreign Affairs

The Prime Minister-designate, M. Daniel Rouzier, declared on May 25 his intention, upon confirmation, to reduce the Ministry of Haitians Living Abroad (MHAVE) to an office under the auspices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE).

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Who Will Be the New Leader of Haitian Opposition?

Participation of citizens in politics at a higher level is essential.

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These Are the Affairs of the Police

As a citizen, I have followed with amazement the narrative of the text of the Constitution of 1987 amended and published in the official journal Le Moniteur.

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Rumors Persist of General Raoul Cedras' Return

Persistent rumors are circulating in Haiti that Lieutenant-General Raoul Cedras, who led the country from 1991 to 1994, following a coup against President Jean Bertrand Aristide, will return.

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Respekte dwa lengwistik pèp ayisyen an "tèt kale" [English]

An Open Letter from Jacques Pierre for President-elect Michel Martelly
This document was sent to AlterPresse on May 9 2011

President Michel Joseph Martelly:

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Democratizing Haitian Politics Starts with the Electoral Council

Decentralizing Haitian politics starts with the organizations of indirect elections, which creates an electoral pyramid compiling the country’s 568 communal sections into Councils of Administration of Communal Sections (CASECS) overseen by Communal Section Assemblies known (ASECS), which in turn are administered by Department Assemblies with voting powers at Interdepartmental Assemblies.

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Can Martelly Replace Préval Before His Inauguration?

Can an elected president make arrangements as head of state while he is not yet sworn in?

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Book reviews

Haiti Noir

Book Review

The anthology edited by Edwidge Danticat puts a uniquely Haitian spin on the crime genre

"Danticat has succeeded in assembling a group portrait of Haitian culture and resilience that is cause for celebration." - Publishers Weekly